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    Stirling shopping centre launches #ThistlesHelps campaign

    Iain HoeyBy Iain HoeyJune 10, 20213 Mins Read
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    The Thistles shopping centre in Stirling has launched a new initiative, #ThistlesHelps, aimed at helping the local community in its recovery post Covid 19.

    The first offering under the new scheme is the centre giving one emerging business from Stirling or Forth Valley the opportunity to take ownership of a retail unit within the centre completely free of charge, for a three-month period.

    Supported by Go Forth Stirling, the lucky winning business will be given a 1,000 sq ft unit to operate from completely free of charge for three months, with all rent and utility charges covered. 

    Go Forth will also be providing the winning business with access to free training, a shop front grant scheme to aid with store signage and an eCommerce grant scheme that can be used to support any online activity, such as marketing and SEO development. The winning business will become a member of Stirling BID, receiving access to a number of other benefits. 

    Gary Turnbull, Centre Director at Thistles, said: “There’s no denying that it’s been a difficult year and we really want to do what we can to give back to the local community and help out where possible, which is why we’ve created #ThistlesHelps. 

    “We have a great unit available and we’re excited to be able to offer it to a local business which otherwise might not have the opportunity to be located in such a high footfall area. 

    “We welcome bids from emerging businesses across the region but you’ve got to be in it to win it, so get your submissions in and we look forward to looking through them and selecting our new occupant soon.”

    The entries will be reviewed by a judging panel who will consider the business concept, the impact being in the centre could have on the business, and what the businesses will be able to do with the space. The judging panel will consist of Gary Turnbull, Centre Director and Claire Barrie, Retail Marketing Manager at Thistles, and Danielle McRorie-Smith, Project Director at Go Forth. 

    The #ThistlesHelps campaign will continue throughout the year, with further initiatives within the scheme including the Thistles team volunteering a minimum of 80 hours to worthwhile causes in Stirling during 2021.

    Danielle McRorie-Smith, Project Director at Go Forth, added: “We believe Stirling has an amazing entrepreneurial spirit and are convinced there are business leaders out there ready to launch new ideas and help the city flourish. This is the perfect opportunity for Go Forth and Thistles to join forces, to invest in Stirling by finding new business concepts and provide the tools and support to help their founders make them a reality.

    “The most important part of this project is giving entrepreneurs and small businesses the chance to take that vital first step. We know a main concern of new businesses is finding the funding to get started, which is why we’re delighted to be able to offer a helping hand.”

    Entrants should submit their bid to informationdesk@stirling-thistles.co.uk no later than Friday 9th July with the winner announced by the end of July. For more information and to view full terms and conditions please visit www.thistlesstirling.com. 

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